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Alan, Bawumia teams react to Akufo-Addo’s neutrality affirmation in NPP primaries

Following President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's assertion of not having a preferred candidate in the NPP's presidential primaries, Sylvester Tetteh, Member of Parliament for...

Akufo-Addo reacts to claims of coercing NPP delegates to support Bawumia

President Nana Akufo-Addo has rejected allegations that the government has thrown its full force behind Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the New Patriotic...

Volta region goes all out for Kofi Akpaloo

Thousands of supporters and residents in the Afadjato South in the Volta Region thronged the streets to welcome the presidential aspirant of the Liberal...

MP sends important message to Akufo-Addo over Dan Botwe, Naa Torshie feud

The Chairman for the local government committee in parliament, Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi, has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to intervene in the ongoing feud between...

Former minister raises concerns over ongoing feud between Dan Botwe and Naa Torshie

Former Deputy Local Government Minister, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict between the Minister for Local Government and Rural...

Presidential race: NPP extends submission of proxy applications to August 5

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has extended the deadline for the submission of proxy applications in the upcoming presidential electoral college elections to Saturday,...

Most wasteful expenditure – Kwakye Ofosu blasts Akufo-Addo over national cathedral project

Former Deputy Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly criticised the National Cathedral project, denouncing it as an extravagant and wasteful expenditure. He expressed...

NPP announces new dues payment system; check out amount

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a new dues payment system for its members following approval by the National Council. The party Chairman, Stephen...

We need a united front to confront NDC; no need for campaign of insults – Bawumia

While calling for a clean and decent campaign in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of its presidential primaries, the Vice President, Dr Muhammadu...

Kwakye Ofosu blames govt’s reckless spending for economic woes

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications team, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has expressed his concerns about the economic situation in the country,...

You must respect autonomy of DACF Administrator – Dan Botwe told

Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim, has called on the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Dan Kwaku Botwe, to refrain from interfering...

Govt becoming unresponsive just as Rawlings used to justify his coup – Ebo Quansah warns

Veteran Journalist and General Manager of The Chronicle newspaper, Ebo Quansah, has cautioned President Nana Akufo-Addo to sit up and demand results from his...

Muntaka wades into police account of alleged brutality at Asawase

The Member of Parliament for Asawase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, says the account of the Ghana Police Service on the...

Bawumia promises ‘1 constituency, 10 appointments’ to appease party folks in his presidency

In response to the common refrain by grassroots party members that they are often sidelined during the formation of governments after they help their...

Economist urges govt to reconsider flagship projects amidst economic challenges

Economist and Professor Lord Mensah has called on the government to make tough decisions and reevaluate some of its flagship programs in order to...

Burning Issues: No plans to cancel Covid-19 levy – John Kumah

Deputy Minister of Finance, John Kumah, has said the government has no intention of cancelling the Covid-19 levy, despite calls from many to abrogate...

Don’t use insults in your campaign – Prof Opoku-Agyemang advises Ahafo NDC Women’s Wing

The 2020 Running mate to John Mahama, Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has advised the Party’s Women’s Wing in Ahafo Region to embark on a campaign...

Lives of politicians in danger – John Kumah

Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, has described recent times as difficult for every politician in Ghana. His comment is in relation to the reports of...

Mintah Akandoh breaks silence after surviving ghastly accident

Juaboso Member of Parliament (MP), Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has broken his silence after being involved in an accident which almost claimed his life. The incident occurred...

Tamale High Court acquits Savelugu MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Savelugu Constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Jacob Iddris Wunbenkpan, has been acquitted on both counts he was...

Kitchen scandal: Okudzeto Ablakwa drags Gabby in latest GH¢187m deal exposè

New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, Gabby Otchere-Darko, is the latest personality to be indicted in North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's exposè on corruption....

Niger junta detains more ministers

The military junta currently in charge of Niger has detained a leading official in the ousted president’s party as well as two more government...

He’s not even near the corner in order to turn it – Adongo slams Ofori-Atta

Bolgatanga Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, has fiercely countered the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta's claims that the government has successfully navigated the country's economic...

I have not abandoned Alan but I back Bawumia because … – John Kumah clarifies

Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, has firmly dispelled rumours about his support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Mahamudu...

Mid-Year Budget review: John Kumah sends important message to Ghanaians

Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah, expressed optimism and support for the Finance Minister's statements during the 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review in Ghana. He...

Mid-Year budget review: No need for additional funds – Says Ofori-Atta

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured that the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government would not seek any additional funds. He attributed this decision...

Mid-Year Budget Review: There will be no supplementary budget – Finance Minister

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced government will not require a supplementary budget for the rest of the 2023 fiscal year. The decision...

We should not accept use of arms to take over govt – Minister urges Ghanaians

Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has ruled out a military coup in the face of increasing unlawful takeovers of democratically elected government in parts of...

Akufo-Addo’s inept govt, a big threat to Ghana’s democracy – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his concern about the maladministration of the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, stating that...

Quickly unravel mystery behind Cecilia Dapaah’s stockpile of cash – OSP told

The Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Bedzrah, has urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to speedily unravel the mystery behind...

Ghana’s economy on path of recovery – Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed encouraging developments in the country's economy, following a period of severe economic hardship in 2022. During the 2023...

NPP issues ‘One man one vote’, no exceptions guidelines for Special Electoral College elections

The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced guidelines for the party’s forthcoming Special Electoral College Elections. A statement issued by...

John Dumelo reveals game-changing ambition with Cecilia Dapaah’s money

Renowned Ghanaian actor, farmer, and entrepreneur, John Dumelo, has expressed his aspirations after observing the recent controversy surrounding former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah. The...

2022 was the most difficult year for me – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said 2022 was the most difficult year for him as a minister. This, according to him, was as a...

Asiedu Nketia breaks down in tears as NDC leadership visits Sherry Ayittey’s family

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketia, could not hold his tears when he visited the family of late former Fisheries Minister,...

NDC suspends member over injunction against primaries

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the suspension of one of its members in the Abuakwa North Constituency, Edgar Asamoah Boateng. The decision was...

Akufo-Addo appoints Kofi Adu-Amoateng as new Bosome Freho DCE

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Kofi Adu-Amoateng as the new District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho in the Ashanti region. Mr Adu-Amoateng replaces Mr...

Dan Botwe reports Naa Torshie to Akufo-Addo

The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Dan Botwe, has written a letter to President Nana Akufo-Addo in which he has strongly fingered...

Mid-Year Budget Review to outline growth strategies to promote economic stability

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is set to announce a Mid-Year Budget Review today, July 31, 2023, that will outline a comprehensive set of...

Closed Season: The woes of women and children in fishing communities

The din of brisk fishing activity greets anyone who ventures onto the landing beach at Jamestown the Greater Accra Region and in coastal regions...